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How Andy Burnham, ‘King of the North,’ Conquered U.K. Politics

By: Michael D. Shear — 17 July 2026 at 07:54

A plain-spoken politician from a modest background in northwest England, Mr. Burnham is set to be named Labour leader — and prime minister apparent — on Friday.

Andy Burnham in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, in June. Mr. Burnham is on the verge of becoming prime minister.

Soccer Watchalongs Like Stretford Paddock Offer a Broadcast Alternative

By: Rory Smith — 25 November 2023 at 05:05

Soccer fans are tuning out broadcasts in favor of watchalongs: streaming parties where you hear what you want to hear and see everything except the game.

Watchalongs like Stretford Paddock’s have become big business, with full-scale production crews and hundreds of thousands of subscribers.